Planning

Environmental Control Equipment for Patients with Complex Disability (All Ages)

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

26 Mar 2024 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England South East is planning to recommission Environmental Control Equipment for Patients with Complex Disability (All Ages), with a contract value of £1,361,130. The procurement stage is planned, and interested providers must submit a Market Engagement Questionnaire by 17th April 2024. The service aims to provide specialised equipment to improve patients' quality of life and independence.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing Environmental Control Equipment services within the healthcare industry. Companies with expertise in delivering specialised equipment to individuals with complex disabilities would be well-suited to compete. The contract covers Kent and Medway, South East London, and Sussex regions, with a total contract value subject to change. Interested providers should express their interest and demonstrate their capacity by submitting the requested documentation by the specified deadline.

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Notice Title

Environmental Control Equipment for Patients with Complex Disability (All Ages)

Notice Description

This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market of NHS England South East's, (the Commissioner's), intention to recommission Environmental Control Equipment for Patients with Complex Disability (All Ages) The Commissioner would like to understand the level of provider interest in delivering these services. The service will deliver environmental control and other related specialist equipment as a specialised service to a population sufficient to generate the critical mass of referrals to support the service and to allow retention of specialist skills. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market of NHS England South East's, (the Commissioner's), intention to recommission Environmental Control Equipment for Patients with Complex Disability (All Ages). The Commissioner would like to understand the level of provider interest in delivering these services. The service will deliver environmental control and other related specialist equipment as a specialised service to a population sufficient to generate the critical mass of referrals to support the service and to allow retention of specialist skills. The service aims: * To provide relevant Environmental Control (EC) equipment to adults and children with complex physical disabilities, due to variety of medical conditions, in order to improve their independence, quality of life, safety and participation. * To participate with the provision of other EAT such as communication aids, powered wheelchair controls and other equipment of daily living, where this is appropriate. * To collaborate with other clinical services and social agencies to optimise patient's wellbeing. * To ensure that patients and carers are well informed on the use of the equipment that has been loaned to them. * To adapt equipment provision to meet the changing needs of the patient. * To provide the service in an independent, unbiased, cost effective and accountable way. * To ensure all staff within the service are trained to an adequate and relevant level of competency, including awareness of technological developments * To promote the development and application of EC and other relevant EAT products. * To promote equitable provision of service across the population and diagnostic groups, developing and maintaining a care pathway for referral and provision in conjunction with local community services * To support primary and secondary care staff by offering them specialist professional advice and training. * To collaborate with national initiatives to develop and improve service provision. The objectives of the service are to: * Undertake assessment of individual patient's EC needs by professionals with relevant competencies, working within or alongside the service. This should include recommendations on equipment solutions and referral to other agencies as appropriate. * Maintain access to a loan bank of appropriate EC equipment for assessment, trial and long term loan to patients. * Provide as appropriate, a broad range of equipment as required to meet an individual patient's independence goals. * Support patient's use of EC equipment by regularly reviewing them and their equipment requirements so as to meet changing needs and enable them to maintain a reasonable degree of independence. * Ensure all equipment provided is maintained in a satisfactory state and checked in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations. * Health and social care professionals working in areas where service uptake is low are targeted and encouraged to refer those who could benefit from equitable equipment provision. The service is expected to cover Kent and Medway, South East London and Sussex The total contract value is currently expected to be PS1,361,130 (based on 2023/24 values). All figures are subject to change. The contract will be for an initial 30-month period, with the option to extend for a further 24 months (2 x 12 month extensions). A 6-month notice period will be in place. Providers who are interested in delivering these services are asked to express their interest and provide evidence of their capability and capacity in relation to the service requirements through a Market Engagement Questionnaire by no later than 12 Noon on 17th April 2024. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044ced
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009803-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,361,130 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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